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Now, World Bank Lowers India's FY20 Growth Estimate To 5%

Blames lingering weakness in credit from NBFCs for the slowdown

Nationwide Strike Hits Banking Services

Banking services in most parts of the country were paralyzed on Wednesday due to a day-long strike call given by 10 major trade unions against the government’s anti-people policies.

India Exploring The Option Of Individual Trade Pacts With RCEP Members

Discussions held with Japan, but no commitment from Tokyo, says official

General Strike Evokes Mixed Response

The one-day national general strike called by 10 Central Trade Unions against the Centre’s policies evoked a mixed response even as the unions claimed that more than 25 crore workers, farmers, agriculture workers, and students participated.

Indian Scientists To Set Sail In Search Of Valuable Minerals

Indian scientists are preparing to set sail to a region of the Indian Ocean, off the East coast of Madagascar, where they believe are plenty of valuable minerals to pick up.

Is India A Stable Place To Do Business In?

Till very recently, India’s political stability and growth prospects were taken for granted. Now, both are coming unstuck

Priority Sector Lending Norms For Banks Under Review, Says RBI Chief

Higher share of retail prices for farmers will help sustain demand: Shaktikanta Das

What A Dual Income-New Kid Family Needs

Adequate life insurance, an inflation-adjusted education fund and careful retirement planning are among the essentials

What Will 2020 Bring For Indian Aviation?

While analysts see more financial pain, private carriers look to expand their fleet and services. Ashwini Phadnis reports

IBC Has Rescued Businessmen From Deeper Perils, Provided Them An Exit Avenue: Modi

Govt focus has been on giving businesses a transparent work environment, says PM

NPPA Fixes Prices Of New Anti-HIV, Antibiotic Drugs

The National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) has fixed prices of certain new high-end antibiotics, anti-HIV drugs, and anti-epileptic medication, the pricing watchdog said.

New ACs To Come With Default Setting Of 24°C This Summer

Air-conditioner makers will need to ensure that the default temperature setting for room air-conditioners is at 24°C in the coming summer.

Rajini's Darbar To Hit 7,000 Screens

Over 3,000 outside India; Airtel, others in tie-up

The Many Questions Entrepreneurs Have

Getting clarity on key issues can help start-ups stay on course to reach their goal

MSP Hikes Leave FCI With Mountains Of Grains

Short of storage space as more farmers bring in their produce, the organisation may have to go for open market sales at a lower price

Base Metals In 2020: Fortunes Hinge On China

For base metals, 2019 was a challenging year in the backdrop of a fierce trade dispute between two of the world’s largest economies — the US and China.

Mistry Not To Return As Tata Sons Chief, Says ‘Fight Was Never About Me'

Legal battle ‘has been about protecting the rights of minority shareholders’

A Perfect Storm Brewing To Support Gold In 2020

Heightened geo-political tensions, weak global economy and depressed bond yields set to strengthen the precious metal. Gold will protect your portfolio from risks in bond and equity

A Good Harvest

A strong product portfolio, in-house production of phosphoric acid and an extensive farmer network are positives

The Right To Belong

The amendment to the Citizenship Act is neither about refugee rights nor an expression of a long-suppressed humanitarian instinct

Why Arogya Sanjeevani Has The Potential To Be A Game-Changer In Health Insurance Sector

Experts hail policy, say it will address the basic health needs of consumers

Mission 2020, A Revised Agenda For Indian Pharma

The sector has done well compared to others but growth challenges remain

Sound Of Silence

Gag orders in 2019 on journalists, film-makers, activists and artists enforced a culture of self-censorship

Corporate Boards Lack Strategic Vision

A long-term view entails penetrating the clutter of information, and being farsighted and wise about emerging circumstances

CAA Protests Hit Tourism Sector

Industry sees 18% fall in tourist arrivals in December

DoT Slaps ₹15,019.97-Crore Demand Notice On GNFC...

Dues, including interest, relate to company’s VSAT, ISP licences

Streamlining GST System: Revenue Secretary To Chair Meeting On Jan 7

Deliberations will also focus on further use of data analytics, AI for enforcement, and clamping down on fraud and evasion

Tata Sons Moves SC Against Mistry's Reinstatement

Petition likely to be taken up by apex court on January 6

With Rising Demand, Steel Prices Shoot Up

Steel companies have increased steel price by ₹1,500-1,750 a tonne in January with strong demand from across sectors and a firm global demand. This is the highest price hike this fiscal.

India To Counter US' Anti-Subsidy Probe On Forged Steel Fittings

US investigating 36 of India’s 45 subsidy schemes